"One of the most vital ways we sustain ourselves is by building communities of resistance, places where we know we are not alone."

—bell hooks

September Scholars Support Night

September 27th 6:00-7:30p ET

The Boston Breastfeeding Coalition Meeting

Thursday September 28, 12 pm & Thursday October 26, 12 pm

We look forward to seeing you at the next Boston Breastfeeding Coalition Meetings as we continue the design process to collaboratively shape and expand community leadership roles and governance within the Coalition.

National Community Leadership Summit

October 17th 2023

Calling all advocates for children and families! Join us in Boston this October for the Vital Village Networks 2023 National Community Leadership Summit. 

The Social Justice Meditation Institute Training

Applications are now open for the upcoming Social Justice Mediation Institute Training. The Social Justice Mediation Program (SJMP) aims to build the capacity of our neighborhood by training community members in conflict resolution skills that can be used at home, in the workplace, in schools, and beyond. Learn more and apply today. Application Deadline is Friday, October 6th.

Free Lactation Support

CONtexts

CONtexts (Community Resources On Health Nearby Fun) is a free text messaging service and interactive resource sharing map that promotes child and family wellness by providing current information nearby community resources, wellness tips, and family-fun events.

Once you’re subscribed you will receive 3 weekly free text messages: Monday’s text - nearby community resources, Wednesday’s text - wellness tips, Friday’s text - a family-fun events

IBCLC Education Scholarship App Fall 2023

This cycle, thanks to the generosity of Lactation Education Resources, we are able to award one complimentary 95-hour LER course scholarship. Please fill out the following form to submit your application. If you need accessibility options to submit in another form, please contact info@uslca.org. All applicants will be notified of outcome by October 15th.

Neighborhood Birth Center

Free Fall Workshops

Free Diapers & Wipes Available

Open Every 2nd & 4th Wednesday (Each Month)

DommiesBlesses

Massachusetts STEM week is in October, so we compiled books celebrating boys and girls in science. You can also visit the Seaport for this year’s Robot Block Party, build a rescue plane at Home Depot, or stop by the city’s Fall-o-ween event. For those who love being homebodies, there’s some adorable Halloween-themed games online that aren’t too scary and of course our favorite books for the month (pictured above). Enjoy!

The Role Legislation in Supporting Pregnant and Breastfeeding Employees in the Workplace  

Free Webinar centered around breastfeeding and legislation.

October 12, 2023 

10 am - 12 pm ET

Milky Mama Scholarship Fund

Milky Mama is proud to announce the Milky Mama Scholarship Fund which was created to increase the diversity and representation in the lactation field by increasing the number of IBCLCs from underrepresented communities.

The scholarship fund will pay for the certification course or exam fees for award recipients.

Vital Village Network's Boston Breastfeeding Coalition is committed to improving access to breastfeeding support for every parent in Boston, promoting connections between individuals and organizations that engage in breastfeeding advocacy, and supporting pathways for professional lactation counselors.